Detailed Product Description

Lower Chrome and the absence of Nickel result in a lower work hardening rate than austenitic grades resulting in a lower breaking strength especially when fully cold worked. Most often used in the annealed (soft) condition this grade has good formability and a moderate corrosion resistance. Unlike the austenitic grades the ferritic steels respond strongly to a magnet. When cold rolled and annealed the surface finish is reflective. It is significantly lower cost than the austenitic grades. Can only be hardened by cold work.